2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata to be Revealed in September

Teaser Video Hints at a Turbocharged Engine

Mazda is capping off the MX-5 Miata's 25th anniversary celebration in a big way this fall. On September 3, the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will finally be revealed, giving us a full look at the fourth-generation roadster that'll be lighter and pack the automaker's arsenal of Skyactiv technologies.

Mazda also released a short video teasing the new Miata. The car isn't visible, but the engine can be heard loud and clear. Listen closely and there are hints of a turbo spooling up, which means that Mazda will likely offer a force-inducted engine for the 2016 Miata. Past rumors included a number of engine possibilities including one based on a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter Skyactiv I-4 (which will make 99 hp in the next Mazda2, but could make more in a Miata) and a 2.0-liter inline-four that could make around 167 hp. The video, however, suggests that a turbo is likely in the cards for the new Miata.

Mazda unveiled the 2016 MX-5 Miata's chassis at this year's New York auto show. In addition to being stronger, the new chassis will also be 14 percent lighter, with a revised suspension to improve handling.

Not surprisingly, the automaker is unveiling the roadster in Monterey, Calif., home of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The event will also coincide with the annual Miatas at Mazda Raceway event, so the automaker is taking advantage of the gathering to show off past Miata models, as well as leading group sessions to discuss anything and everything that has to do with the Miata. Mazda is also planning to launch similar events in Japan, Spain, and other locations in the U.S., so stay tuned for more details.